Louise Humphrey

Groton — Louise Humphrey of Groton went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 1, 1954, in Sumter, S.C., the daughter of the late Clara

Green and Hoppy Anderson.

Ms. Humphrey was a longtime resident of New London, moving to Groton after her retirement. She was formerly employed by Electric Boat for many years, before retiring from the Coast Guard Academy in 2020, where she worked for 33 years.

She is survived by her five daughters, Gevasia General of Groton, Mecca Humphrey of New Haven, Aisha Simmons of North Carolina, Latifah Humphrey of Pennsylvania, Shaquawana Torres of New London; and a son, Niheem Stokes of New York; a sister, Edna Green of New York; her beloved children’s father, Niheem Humphry of North Carolina; two nephews, Now-Allah James of New York and Kalek James of West Virginia; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; three sons-in-law, Ronald General, Robert Torres and Richard Simmons; a brotherin-law, Desmond Lewis; three sisters-in-law, Marion Nemley, Aqueelah Farrakhan and Bobbie Nemley; a special grandson, Johnny Rodriguez; her special companion David Larke; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

Louise was a loving person who enjoyed life. She was a lover of plants and had an infectious smile. She had a wonderful personality and loved to laugh; she had a way of making people smile even when they did not want to. Always the life of the party, she was very kindhearted, always having an open heart and arms to all. She was the queen and wore her crown proudly and will be sorely missed by all.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Miracle Temple Church, 45 Broad St., New London. Her family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

The Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London, has been entrusted with her care.